Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $38.50 | 10.562% | $42.5664 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $123.39 | 10.350% | $136.1609 | $136.16 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
Purchase #3 | $182.39 | 13.443% | $206.9087 | $206.91 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
Purchase #4 | $237.42 | 7.325% | $254.811 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
Purchase #5 | $249.55 | 5.130% | $262.3519 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
Purchase #6 | $38.89 | 6.338% | $41.3548 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
Purchase #7 | $147.42 | 6.303% | $156.7119 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.56 | $1,100.8656 | $1,100.86 | $1,100.80 | $1,101.00 |